Category Manager I (remote)

McCormick & Company

3d • $87,910 - $153,870 • Remote

About The Position

This Category Manager I is a resource to provide in-depth analysis to determine category strategy and opportunities. The successful candidate will assist the sales team in the development and execution of category and brand growth stories, category reviews, shelving and modular plans, provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques. This position is customer-facing and works closely with the sales team and our broker partner, in the field. The candidate is required to have in-depth knowledge of category management principles or transferable skills related to data analytics and/or selling. The Category Manager I will be responsible for managing our broker relationship and ensuring effective Ways of Working to maximize capacity of our broker partner and deliver against McCormick’s goals.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field
• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in a Category management, Sales, Marketing or Analyst role within a CPG company.
• Must have demonstrated skills working on projects and analytic analysis, including brand insight and category planogram design
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently on Category Management projects
• Must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, project a professional image, and interact effectively with all levels within the organization
• Interest and ability to relocate as necessary
• Willingness to travel for meetings, <25%
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, with the ability to analyze and understand the data and then effectively communicate those insights to both internal and external audiences

Nice To Haves

• Direct customer experience
• Broker Management
• Internship
• Experience utilizing data:  POS, Retailer Specific, Panel and other consumer-based data providers

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed category and brand insight in a succinct and accurate story format.
• Regular and accurate business performance reporting.
• Assist with development and implementation of assortment, merchandising and pricing recommendation for various accounts.
• Creating a narrative by transforming data points into compelling visuals.
• Category Team analytical & administrative support (Business reviews, database management, monthly reporting, etc.).
• Provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques.
• Engages directly with internal and external sales teams on category presentations.
• Broker Management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
• Tuition assistance
• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees